Battle for the Xingu (2009)
The government-planned hydroelectric Belo Monte dam would be the world's third-largest and would displace tens of thousands of indigenous people and local farmers who depend upon the Xingu tributary of the Amazon for their way of life. In 2008 over 1,000 of them assembled for a summit in Altamira to protest this proposed dam.
Director: Iara Lee
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: September 18, 2009
Production: Caipirinha Productions Inc.
Country: Brazil, United States of America
Language: English, Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Battle for the Xingu about?
- The government-planned hydroelectric Belo Monte dam would be the world's third-largest and would displace tens of thousands of indigenous people and local farmers who depend upon the Xingu tributary of the Amazon for their way of life. In 2008 over 1,000 of them assembled for a summit in Altamira to protest this proposed dam.
- Who directed Battle for the Xingu?
- Battle for the Xingu was directed by Iara Lee.
- How long is Battle for the Xingu?
- Battle for the Xingu has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Battle for the Xingu?
- Battle for the Xingu is a Documentary film.
- Where was Battle for the Xingu produced?
- Battle for the Xingu was produced in Brazil, United States of America.